What are Saprotrophs?

Last updated at April 16, 2024 by

Organisms which take nutrients from dead and decaying matter are known as Saprotrophs.

This mode of Nutrition is known as Saprotrophic Nutrition .

Example - Fungi

Fungi grow on pickles, leather, clothes or any other articles which are left in humid weather for a long time.

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